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My son got a ticket for an expired insurance card and expired tags. He has always had insurance coverage just forgot to switch out the card. Should he fight in court and try to get it dropped or is he in the wrong for not having the right card on him?
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answered on Aug 31, 2020
On almost any Rule of the Road Violation, the defendant needs to go to Court. He needs proof of current insurance at the time of the stop, such as the Policy Declaration Sheet. He needs to be respectful and ready to pay the costs. It should be dismissed. The Expired License Plate is... View More 
My license was revoked and I was driving without auto insurance I have now paid everyone of my fines and because I have moved away from the state my license was revoked I was told I could fax it in. I have now missed a court date and they are telling me I will have to turn myself in I don’t get... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2020
Not sure of the Charges involved, but you definitely should have hired an attorney to handle this. For some reason you were supposed to go to Court. Now you need a competent attorney to turn you in when your Case is not on the Docket. It is possible that you will be able to take care of... View More
it's been 8 years and they are now trying to collect even though I was found indigent. Also is there a statute of limitations on traffic fines? it's been 10 plus years and I still can't get my license
answered on Aug 18, 2020
I'm not sure about the statute of limitations. However you may be able to get some fines and costs waived by the court if you are found to be indigent. You will need to get a court date and fill out an affidavit of indigency and ask the judge to waive your costs and fees. Some costs can't... View More
This will only be capable when the doors are removed and the foot peg placed in the door hinge area..
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answered on Jul 27, 2020
I do not believe that would violate TN's Rules of the Road. But be careful.
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answered on Jul 20, 2020
Yes that is a Rule of the Road Violation in the State of Tennessee. Class C Misdemeanor.
I have tried calling the number on the ticket but no answer and there is no amount to pay on the ticket or way to pay on their website, it just says call
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answered on Jul 7, 2020
Start calling Court Clerks starting with the General Sessions Court of the County you were stopped in. Then you might try City Courts where the stop occurred. If the Ticket is not paid, you could go to jail and/or lose your TN DL. You may have to call the Circuit Court Clerk of that County.... View More
Would a lawyer be able to have this reduced to a non moving violation? If I've had this done recently in NC would that affect their ability to reduce this to something that wouldn't add any points to my NCDL?
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answered on Jul 7, 2020
You will need to hire an attorney . I doubt that you will be able to change it to some violation which does not go on your MVR. But the lawyer may get it diverted somehow, dismissed on costs, etc. 4 MPH or less over the posted limit would also be good.
When I was pulled the officer simply stated " oh you are not ( name of person car is registered to) " the officer then asked my name and dob, apologized and let me go. Today (2 days later) an officer came to my home to serve me a summons to appear in court for an arraignment because my... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2020
If the Officer saw you operate a vehicle while unlicensed, then it will be very difficult to get it dismissed. A mistaken reason for a stop is usually held to be a good stop for reasonable suspicion of a crime. Even if you made a Motion To Suppress, it would either be ignored or the LEOs would... View More
The police nor anyone else was present to see the cause of wreck.
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answered on Jun 24, 2020
An auto collision itself is circumstantial evidence of the Driver's Failure To Exercise Due Care. But you can dispute it in Court.
My son was recently in a yellow-light accident and cited for failure to yield intersection. He had right of way, and she turned in front of him. Insurance says my son is 0% liable. What happens if we fight it in court and lose? Just have to pay the $50 anyway? Go on his record? Affect insurance?... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2020
Affirmative to all your questions. Sometimes you have to try them. Get whatever Evidence you have together. It would probably help to have your own lawyer analyze the collision, instead of the Insurance Defense Lawyer.
I recieved a call today from a debt collector stating they received an account from the Davidson County Clerk for a reckless driving offense from 2010.
1. I believe they have no right to collect on a debt that has not been communicated to me in the entire 10 years since it occurred.... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2020
Rule of the Road Violations are Misdemeanors under a 1 year SOL to initiate prosecution. But that is not your issue. The Conviction is a Judgment debt subject to a 10 year SOL to collect, unless extended. That Clerk might report the Violation to DOS who will assign alot of points to your MVR.... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2020
It is not a criminal charge, but civil. It cannot be placed on your credit report. But the ticket agency can sue you for the fine and costs. Most importantly you will not lose your TNDL over them. I believe State Senator Holt drafted and sponsored that Legislation. This was an outstanding... View More
I'm worried if it will show up on TBI/ FBI/State/criminal background check. No fingerprints taken. So far haven't seen it on my MVR although the county uploaded the summary? online (no identifiers, just my name). Is speeding treated as a crime in TN?
In retrospect should have... View More
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answered on Jun 9, 2020
You definitely should have hired an attorney. Speeding is a crime, but such class c misdemeanors usually do not get placed on your NCIC. You will probably have 3 points added to your MVR for the last 12 months.
Insurance at the time and I won’t be able to take traffic school then so if I pay the ticket meaning guilty or when I appear either way I loose them how can I avoid this
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answered on Jun 1, 2020
If you have a South Carolina License, then a Tennessee Judge (and actually the TN Department of Safety) cannot take away your License, only your privilege to drive in Tennessee. But they usually send a bad letter to SC. Hire a competent attorney to represent you. It will probably be the... View More
Greetings
I live in Wisconsin and visit Tennessee regularly.
I have two daughters that attend the University of Tennessee whom drive vehicles that I own and insure and allow them to drive.
I received a ticket in the mail the other day for one of the vehicles for running red... View More
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answered on May 26, 2020
It is a civil matter, not criminal. Either pay it or forget about it. You can be sued, or when you have a Citation in Knoxville, you will have to pay it prior to paying for the Citation which keeps your License.
I was pulled over two years ago for reckless driving I paid the ticket but didn't go to court. I lost my job over this ticket recently and want to get the points off is there a way I can just take a driving course and get my points off?
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answered on May 22, 2020
Probably not as you have already been convicted. But the points are recorded for the last 12 months on your MVR, so that Speeding Violation's Points should have already been cleansed from the system. That is the Conviction will always be on your Record, but the Points should be gone by now.
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answered on May 22, 2020
It is odd that you were not issued a Citation. Somehow you know of Court though. Contact the Sessions Court Clerk and ask about your Case. Especially what you are actually charged with. Try to find a way to not have the Violation go against your MVR such as a Speeding Class.
I do have a past record.dui in2011 over alcohol. DUI second offence was in 2012. Driving on suspended....... I wasn't ordered to have the interlock untill the second one. I paid all my probation, fines, and my reinstatement fee. But i just got a job right before i was pulled over. So... View More
answered on May 13, 2020
Yes it is possible to get things worked out. If you can afford an attorney then it is smart to hire one to help walk you through the process and make sure everything is completed to obtain your license. An attorney can help you obtain a waiver of the interlock device fees as well as negotiate... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2020
That means they want you to appear in court for the crime of speeding. Its almost 30 miles over the speed limit therefore, they may want you to go to general sessions court instead of traffic court. Speeding is a C misdemeanor . I have seen DAs and judges ask for 2 days in jail, probation, and... View More
I don't know if this matters but it's also the last of the month.
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answered on Mar 30, 2020
Immediately register your vehicle, and place the new sticker on your plate. Then go to Court, be respectful, and explain to the Judge or DA that you have got your Registration up to date. The best that can happen is either or both Violations are dismissed, with or without costs. At worst, you... View More
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